Retired police officer John S. (not his real name) took some time to talk to us about gear, civilians, and tactical suppliers. The following are lessons we gleaned from our conversation. “What’s the most important gear you carried?” “Other than my sidearm, one of the most useful tools I carried was my flashlight.” John’s department issued 6-inch flashlights mounted to the bottom of the gun and housed in specially made holsters. This attachment feature allowed officers to hold the weapon and see where they were going with one hand while still having the other hand free for cuffing or maneuverability. The…